Our 4th was a fun, but simple day. We woke up and had a great breakfast of sausage and eggs. We were planning on toast as well, but Lee accidentally burnt the little bread we had because the toaster dials had changed during the move. After breakfast we walked to the park to see if there was anything going on. There were a lot of people there, but it was mainly to stake out their spot for fireworks that night. We took a few pictures by the lake there then headed home since it was very hot.



We then went to visit Lee's parents and have some delicious shaved ice! Here in Colorado they don't allow fireworks, but that doesn't stop people from setting them off. We got to see some fun fireworks that the neighbors were setting off, but we stuck to the legal sparklers and poppers. It took Ty a few tries, but he did eventually learn how to throw the poppers, but was confused as to why we suddenly wanting him throwing stuff on the ground.
He also really liked the sparklers and would have loved to hold one, but it's a little too dangerous for him, so Grandma got to hold him while Lee and I burned the sparklers and showed Ty.


Around 9:30 we went back home since we had a good view of the city fireworks from our home, but we didn't get to see many since it was Ty's bedtime and he was cranky. I hope everyone had a fun Independence Day and I'm so happy for the freedom we can enjoy in this wonderful country!